At what stage can you demand an insulin pump. I am type 2, insuline and drug dependent and have difficulties maintaining my blood sugar levels. I read with interest the pumps are very effective. My consultant rejects my request every time I see him which is annually at the hospital. Is it a post code lottery or what does one have to do to get a pump . I have been insulin dependent, take metformin and glymapride plus statins for 9 years now.